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Confusing words exercise
The words lay and lie are often confused. There are several confusing word pairs in English. This exercise tests
your ability to use these words correctly.
Complete the following sentences.
1. Sam has …………………… on the bed all morning.
a) lain
b) lied
c) laid
2. Alice says that she has already ……………………….. the table.
a) lain
b) lied
c) laid
3. The books were …………………………. on the table.
a) lain
b) lied
c) laid
4. This time tomorrow I will be ……………………. on the beach.
a) lying
b) laying
c) lieing
5. While ………………………… in bed, I had an idea.
a) lying
b) laying
6. She always ……………………… her books neatly on the table.
a) lays
b) lies
c) lains
7. Don’t …………………… in bed all day.
a) lie